Monday, October 29, 2012

Guest post: Fall's New Take on the Preppy Trend | by Anya Sarre

Hello, everyone! I know I've been a bit MIA lately, but I'm feeling super inspired lately, so bare with me and I promise to get a lot more posts soon. For today, I have a special post that the gorgeous stylist Anya Sarre wrote especially for us, and I was so-so thrilled when she told me about this. Here's a bit of an intro to who she is and what she does:

Anya Sarre is one of Hollywood’s most influential trendsetters. A nationally recognized celebrity stylist,Sarre is known for her impeccable eye and ability to tie any look together with the perfect accessory. Named “Best Television Fashion Stylist” for her appearances on Entertainment Tonight, The Insider and countless other media outlets, Sarre is the go-to fashion expert for Hollywood’s biggest celebrities.

And here's what Anya suggests we should keep in mind when it comes to the Preppy trend:

Fashion Goes Back to
School: Fall's New Take on the Preppy TrendFall weather is finally
here, and that means slipping into all those sumptuous new styles you’ve been
waiting to wear since they first debuted at Fashion Week. This season,
designers in Paris and Milan gave layer lovers plenty to lust after, with
decadent colors, touchable textures and flattering fits perfect for
mix-and-matching. Nothing better than a sophisticated look hinting at laidback
luxury and easygoing elegance.

One must-have for your
autumn wardrobe is the preppy blazer, a style staple that can pull together
just about any outfit, pronto. Throw it on over jeans and a tee, add some
on-trend shoes, and suddenly you’re ready to take on the world and look pretty
darn good doing it. When you’ve got a bit more time to put into planning your
outfit, pair the same blazer with a few of fall’s key pieces for that
cool-without-trying, collegiate chic look that fashion-forward gals just can’t
get enough of this season.

The preppy look is all
about layering, and this fall’s comfy cardigans and slouchy shirts make it
simple. Keep the Cambridge chic look going with iconic prints such as argyle,
rugby stripes and checked patterns.

Sometimes the real fun
in planning an outfit is all about the finishing touches, and the preppy trend
makes it easy to accessorize. Reach for a canvas messenger bag, throw on a
striped scarf and add a few pieces of monogrammed jewelry. Cute legwear is
perfectly on-trend with the preppy look and allows you to wear your favorite
skirts and shorts well into autumn. Your legwear should always complement your
shoes. Pair thigh-high socks with riding boots, cabled leggings with ankle
booties or printed tights with ladylike heels. So add a few preppy
pieces to your wardrobe and start layering, ladies. Fall's luxurious and
updated take on Ivy League style will take you right to the head of fashion
class.

That's about it from Anya and now I'm feeling super inspired to add some new preppy pieces of clothing to my wardrobe. How about you? What's your take on the preppy trend and would you wear it this fall?